The Ultimate Guide to Cotswold Wedding Venues: Barns, Boutique Hotels, and Manor Houses

When it comes to planning a wedding in the Cotswolds, you're truly spoilt for choice. This stunning region, with its rolling countryside, honey-stone villages, and timeless charm, offers a diverse range of wedding venues to suit every couple's style and vision. Whether you're dreaming of a rustic barn wedding, an intimate boutique hotel ceremony, or a grand manor house celebration, the Cotswolds has it all.

In this guide, we'll explore the different types of Cotswold wedding venues available, from my perspective as a cotswold wedding planner, helping you find the perfect setting for your special day.

Rustic Barn Weddings in the Cotswolds

Rustic barn weddings are one of the most popular choices for couples getting married in the Cotswolds. Think exposed beams, twinkling fairy lights, and a relaxed, romantic atmosphere surrounded by rolling fields. These Cotswold barn wedding venues perfectly blend traditional charm with modern comforts, creating a truly magical setting.

Rustic barns are a popular choice for wedding venues across the country but nowhere else features rustic barns in the famous cotswold stone that the area is so well known for.

Many barns are licensed for civil ceremonies, and they often offer flexible spaces for both your ceremony and reception. Some even have beautiful courtyards or gardens, ideal for outdoor drinks receptions in the summer.

Boutique Hotel Weddings in the Cotswolds

For couples seeking a more intimate and stylish experience, the Cotswolds is home to a wealth of beautiful boutique hotels. These charming venues often combine period features with contemporary design, offering an elegant yet relaxed backdrop for your wedding.

Boutique hotels in the Cotswolds often provide exclusive-use options, meaning you and your guests can enjoy the entire venue to yourselves for the duration of your celebration. They also usually offer luxurious accommodation, making it easy to turn your wedding into a weekend-long event. 

There are so many picturesque little villages across the cotswolds and so many of these villages have little boutique hotels. Places like Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter or Burleigh Court Hotel in Brimscombe. Visitors to the Cotswolds will often stop at Stow on the Wold or Bourton on the Water but not the smaller villages which have so much to offer. 

Grand Manor House Weddings in the Cotswolds

If you've always dreamed of a fairytale wedding, the Cotswolds is brimming with grand manor houses that are straight out of a storybook. These exclusive-use wedding venues offer breathtaking architecture, sweeping grounds, and an undeniable sense of romance.

Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony in a formal garden, a banquet in a grand ballroom, or a lively evening party in a historic hall, Cotswold manor houses can bring your vision to life.

Why the Cotswolds Is the Perfect Destination for Your Wedding

One of the best things about getting married in the Cotswolds is the sheer variety of options available. Whether you’re picturing a laid-back rustic wedding, a chic boutique celebration, or an opulent manor house affair, you’ll find a venue that perfectly matches your style.

Plus, with its central location, excellent transport links, and stunning natural beauty, the Cotswolds is the ideal destination for couples planning a UK wedding — or even a destination wedding for overseas guests.

No matter what your dream wedding looks like, the Cotswolds has a venue to bring it to life. From rustic barns to luxury manor houses and everything in between, this beautiful region offers a truly unforgettable backdrop for the start of your next chapter together.

And as a Cotswold Wedding Planner, I can help you find your dream wedding venue to fit your vision. If you're ready to start planning your perfect day in the Cotswolds, get in touch — I'd love to help you find the venue that feels just right.